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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER PFIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 3FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS
RULE §744.3605Where must I mount fire extinguishers?

You must mount all fire extinguishers on the wall by a hanger or bracket. The top of all extinguishers must be no higher than five feet above the floor and the bottom at least four inches above the floor or any other surface. If the state or local fire marshal or the manufacturer's instructions has different mounting instructions, you must follow those instructions. All fire extinguishers must be readily available for immediate use by employees and caregivers.


Source Note: The provisions of this §744.3605 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1779; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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